Honeydew: meaning, definitions and examples

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honeydew

 

[ หˆhสŒn.i.djuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sweet fruit

The honeydew is a type of melon with sweet, juicy flesh that is typically light green in color. It is a popular summer fruit often used in salads, smoothies, and desserts.

Synonyms

cantaloupe, melon, muskmelon.

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Word Description / Examples
honeydew

Appropriate when referring specifically to the green-fleshed variety of melon. Often used in culinary contexts, such as recipes or restaurant menus.

  • She prepared a delicious fruit salad with honeydew and berries.
  • The honeydew was particularly sweet and refreshing.
melon

A general term suitable for any kind of melon, including honeydew, cantaloupe, muskmelon, and others. Useful in broad or non-specific discussions about fruits.

  • Melon is a great addition to summer picnics.
  • There are many varieties of melon to choose from at the farmer's market.
cantaloupe

Used when referring to a melon with orange flesh. Commonly mentioned in contexts involving nutrition, fruit platters, and snack discussions.

  • Cantaloupe is rich in vitamins A and C.
  • He packed some cantaloupe slices for a healthy snack.
muskmelon

Refers to a group of melon varieties, including cantaloupe and honeydew. Often used in agricultural contexts or botanical discussions.

  • Muskmelon varieties include some of the sweetest and most flavorful melons.
  • Farmers are growing different types of muskmelon this season.

Examples of usage

  • The honeydew melon is a refreshing treat on a hot day.
  • She sliced up some honeydew and added it to the fruit salad.
  • The sweetness of the honeydew pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the yogurt.
  • The grocery store had a sale on honeydew melons, so I bought a few.
  • I like to eat honeydew for breakfast with a sprinkling of cinnamon.

Translations

Translations of the word "honeydew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น melรฃo verde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคนเคฆ เคคเคฐเคฌเฅ‚เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Honigmelone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melon madu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะดะพะฒะฐ ะดะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ melon miodowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ‹ใƒผใƒ‡ใƒฅใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miellat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ melรณn dulce

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ballฤฑ kavun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ๋‹ˆ๋“€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ุงู… ุงู„ุนุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ medovรฝ meloun

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ medovรฝ melรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œœ็“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ medena melona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hunnangras

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะดั‹ า›ะฐัƒั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜ แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bal qovunu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ melรณn dulce

Etymology

The word 'honeydew' originated from the Old English term 'hunigdew', which literally translates to 'honeydew'. It is believed to have been used to describe the sweet, sticky substance excreted by aphids, resembling honey. Over time, the term was also applied to the sweet, juicy melon we now know as honeydew.

See also: honey, honeybee, honeyed, honeyedness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,195 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.